Liverpool's Equaliser Ruled Out By VAR Due To Diogo Jota's 'Sleeve' Being Deemed Offside
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Liverpool had an equaliser controversially ruled out by VAR against Aston Villa at Anfield.
Roberto Firmino thought he had cancelled out Ollie Watkins' opener on the stroke of half-time but when the goal was checked by VAR, it was deemed that Diogo Jota was offside by the smallest of margins.
VAR took its time to determine whether Villa defender Matty Cash had got a touch on the ball and the verdict that he didn't make any contract meant the goal was subsequently chalked off.
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- Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 10, 2021
After a lengthy deliberation, Liverpool's goal is ruled out. Correct decision? :grimacing:
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Liverpool fans were incensed by the call, which followed on from Wolves' Willian Jose having a first Premier League strike ruled out in a similar situation against Fulham last night.
oNlY uSeD fOr ClEaR aNd ObViOuS eRrOrS pic.twitter.com/W4653p3i79
- The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) April 10, 2021
Excuse me, it's not a goal, Jota's sleeve is 0.005mm ahead of the defender. pic.twitter.com/6bxDPpcK6v
- Mike (@iMike1892x) April 10, 2021
#AgainstModernFootball pic.twitter.com/2SrmquAOPq
- LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) April 10, 2021
Tell me, how in the fuck is this offside? pic.twitter.com/cILn4qZEXg
- - (@AnfieldRd96) April 10, 2021
I'm the farthest thing from a Liverpool fan, but that is nothing short of a complete robbery.
- Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) April 10, 2021
You can't score with your hand, so why is Jota's sleeve being offsides considered worthy of nullifying a perfectly good goal?
Scrap it or change the rules. This is just painful now.
Yep Jota's sleeve was off had an immediate impact in the game, var got it right
- Chris Latham (@clatham5) April 10, 2021
VAR is absolutely ridiculous.
- Anfield Watch (@AnfieldWatch) April 10, 2021
Jurgen Klopp's face was a picture, while skipper James Milner sought clarification from the official at half-time.
Topics: Liverpool, Aston Villa, Football, Diogo Jota, Premier League, VAR
